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Theo Fleury completes Victor Walk

2013-05-23T15:40:10

Former NHL star walked for 10 days, from Toronto to Ottawa, in support of children who have been sexually abused in Canada.

Man accused of wife's murder changed his story to police

2013-05-23T13:54:07

A man accused of scalding his wife with boiling water and leaving her to die changed his story about how his wife was burned during a police interrogation, an Ottawa court heard today.

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford fires chief of staff

2013-05-23T16:13:26

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has parted ways with his chief of staff, the latest development in a tumultuous week at city hall where the pressure is growing for the mayor to comment on crack cocaine allegations raised by two media outlets.

Ottawa students raise funds to build school in Ecuador

2013-05-23T15:06:53

Students at Hillcrest High School took turns lugging jugs of water across the city as the final push to raise funds to build a school in Ecuador.

How was the Mike Duffy report 'whitewashed?'

2013-05-23T15:41:32

Opposition parties pushed the government on Thursday to answer questions about the "whitewashed" Duffy report while the RCMP is also seeking more information from the Senate as part of its review of questionable expenses.

2nd suspect in Tim Bosma murder case to plead not guilty

2013-05-23T16:43:52

The lawyer for Mark Smich says the Oakville, Ont., resident will plead not guilty to first-degree murder in the death of Tim Bosma, the Hamilton man who disappeared earlier this month after taking two men on a test drive of his truck.

Senators' Alfredsson on defeating Penguins: 'Probably not'

2013-05-23T12:32:14

The Pittsburgh Penguins scored four times in the third period and six unanswered goals in all to blow out the Ottawa Senators 7-3 and take a 3-1 lead in their Eastern Conference semi-final series.

Needed: New approaches to defuse 'suicide contagion' among teens

2013-05-23T12:12:29

Mental health experts say we need to find new ways to refer to and discuss suicide, particularly now that a large medical study has confirmed that teens are more susceptible to the idea if they know a schoolmate who died that way.

Woman pleads for help after daughter kidnapped in Haiti

2013-05-23T12:49:52

A Canadian refugee from Haiti is making a plea for help from Canadian authorities to bring her family to Canada after her 22-year-old daughter was kidnapped.

Two-year-old girl drowns in Russell, Ont., pool

2013-05-22T18:13:14

A two-year-old girl drowned Monday in a pool at her home in the village of Russell, according to Ontario Provincial Police.

Manager of collapsed Ontario mall admits lying to tenants

2013-05-23T14:17:17

The inquiry into the deadly collapse of the roof at Algo Centre mall in Elliot Lake, Ont., hears about altered documents and questionable repairs to the structure in the years leading up to the June 2012 tragedy.

Wait time and primary care reforms stalled

2013-05-23T01:20:26

Shortening wait times for hip and knee replacements, increasing electronic health records and starting a national pharmacare strategy are stalled, according to a new progress report.

4 music shows to check out in Ottawa this weekend

2013-05-23T10:11:24

Guest columnist Jessa Runciman gives her musical picks for the weekend in and around Ottawa.

RCMP responds to female Mountie's sex abuse lawsuit

2013-05-23T01:42:23

The RCMP has responded to a lawsuit filed by a former Musical Ride member alleging sexual abuse, saying it addressed the claims at the time and is disappointed they have come up again.

Harper 'not consulted' about Duffy Senate expense repayment

2013-05-22T22:37:42

Prime Minister Stephen Harper says that not only did he not know about his chief of staff's "gift" to repay Senator Mike Duffy's expenses before the story broke in the media, he was not consulted and did not sign off on Nigel Wright's decision to write a personal cheque.

Burn expert testifies at Hutt trial

2013-05-23T05:47:55

A burn expert testifying at the trial of a man accused of scalding his wife and leaving her to die said her injuries were consistent with someone who had a "kitchen pot" of hot liquid poured over their back.

Aretha Franklin pulls out of Ottawa Jazz Festival

2013-05-22T14:24:49

Soul music legend Aretha Franklin has cancelled her June 26 performance at the Ottawa Jazz Festival because of her health.

Apparent clerical error leads to council debate

2013-05-22T21:24:05

A clerical error regarding a proposed north-south laneway along the eastern edge of the O-Train tracks snowballed into a feud between Ottawa city councillors.

2nd suspect named in Tim Bosma slaying

2013-05-22T19:50:33

The second suspect arrested in the Tim Bosma slaying has been identified as Mark Smich, 25, of Oakville, Ont., Supt. Dan Kinsella of Hamilton police announced Wednesday afternoon.

Rob Ford fired as Don Bosco Eagles football coach

2013-05-23T01:24:42

The Toronto Catholic District School board announced Wednesday that it was turfing Mayor Rob Ford from his position as head coach of the Don Bosco Eagles senior football team.

Quebec private daycare owners hold 1-day walkout

2013-05-22T21:26:38

Thousands of owners of private subsidized daycares marched in Montreal to denounce Quebec's plans to cut $15M from their budgets.

Mike Duffy's primary home not P.E.I., unedited Senate report says

2013-05-23T01:04:38

A copy of the original report by an internal Senate committee on Senator Mike Duffy's expense claims, obtained by CBC News, makes it clear the committee believes Duffy's primary residence is in Ottawa, and not in P.E.I.

Man charged with sexual assault at Ottawa daycare

2013-05-22T12:30:59

Ottawa police have charged a 39-year-old man with sexual assault after a report of abuse at a local daycare.

Mountie sues 13 ex-colleagues for sex assault, harassment

2013-05-21T22:31:45

An RCMP staff sergeant has filed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against 13 former colleagues in the force's travelling equestrian show the Musical Ride, claiming she was sexually assaulted and harassed in the 1980s.

Severe thunderstorm warning ends for capital region

2013-05-22T11:01:17

Emvironment Canada has ended a severe thunderstorm warning for the capital region which brought dime-sized hail to areas to the west.

Ford ally says mayor told to limit comments on alleged crack video

2013-05-22T14:52:05

Legal advice may be behind Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's decision to stay silent in the wake of allegations he was recorded smoking what appears to be crack cocaine.

Senate sends Duffy expense audit for 2nd internal review

2013-05-22T09:22:51

The Senate decided to send Senator Mike Duffy's audit report back to its internal committee for a second review, despite objections from the Liberal Senate leader, who argued the RCMP should be tasked with the job. New travel rules for senators will be announced today.

Stabbing victim not expected to live, family says

2013-05-21T21:24:45

An Ottawa man who was stabbed at his home last week while intervening to protect a friend is not expected to live, his family announced.

Rob Ford faces more calls to address crack allegations

2013-05-22T01:04:39

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford went back to work after a holiday weekend, but he wasn't talking about an alleged video that two published reports say shows him smoking what appears to be a crack pipe.

Pakenham residents upset about proposed firearm facility

2013-05-22T07:11:44

Dozens of residents in rural Pakenham, part of Mississippie Mills, fear a proposed firearm training facility in the community could disturb the peace.

First responders describe crime scene during Hutt trial

2013-05-21T15:18:56

A paramedic and a police detective testified Tuesday during the trial of Mark Hutt, an Ottawa man charged with first-degree murder after the death of his wife in 2009.

'Suicide contagion' spreads after schoolmate death

2013-05-21T14:52:13

Youth who had a schoolmate die by suicide are more likely to consider or attempting it, according to a large Canadian study into "suicide contagion."

Oklahoma residents begin to return home after deadly tornado

2013-05-22T10:19:28

Rescue workers raced to complete the search for survivors and the dead in the Oklahoma City suburb where a mammoth tornado destroyed countless homes, cleared lots down to bare red earth and claimed 24 lives, including those of nine children.

Impact of LRT roadwork to be felt today

2013-05-21T06:42:55

The first visible sign of Ottawa's ambitious five-year light rail transit line construction begins this week as crews work at Nicholas Street in preparation for the excavation of an underground train tunnel.

High-octane Penguins not scaring off Senators

2013-05-22T06:42:30

After a big win in Game 3, another resilient performance in a season full of them, the Ottawa Senators are confident they can tie their second-round NHL playoff series with Pittsburgh Wednesday night.

Tim Bosma memorial today in hall that hosted his wedding reception

2013-05-22T09:59:48

The widow of Tim Bosma, the Hamilton man killed after taking two strangers on a test drive in a truck he had listed for sale online, will say goodbye to her husband at a public memorial today in the same hall where they celebrated their marriage just three years ago. CBCNews.ca will livestream the event starting at 11 a.m. ET.

Only 1 set of human remains found at Millard farm, police say

2013-05-21T21:17:03

Hamilton police have confirmed that they are dealing with only a single set of human remains at the Waterloo region farm of Dellen Millard.

Police locate man missing since Monday

2013-05-22T06:15:36

Ottawa police have located a man who disappeared from The Royal hospital Monday morning at 11 a.m.

Deadly Oklahoma tornado confirmed as most powerful type

2013-05-21T22:27:56

Emergency workers neared the end of their search Tuesday afternoon for survivors in Moore, Okla., following a deadly tornado that weather officials said was now classified among the most powerful type of twister.

Horwath says NDP will support Ontario Liberal budget

2013-05-21T18:16:45

Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath says her party will support the Liberal budget, avoiding a spring election, after the premier agreed to the NDP's call for an independent financial accountability officer.

'Very upset' Harper wants fast Senate spending reform

2013-05-22T01:17:30

Prime Minister Stephen Harper told the Conservative caucus this morning that he's "very upset" about the recent conduct of some senators and his own office, and he wants Senate spending rules tightened quickly.

La Peche, Que., man drowns Monday

2013-05-21T08:47:16

A 73-year-old La Pêche, Que., man drowned Monday after falling into a creek near his home.

Thousands push for rejection of Bill 14

2013-05-21T12:08:03

A petition against the controversial language bill will be presented before Quebec's national assembly today.

Driver dead after Regional Road 174 rollover

2013-05-20T16:11:13

A 56-year-old man died after his vehicle rolled into a ditch and ended upside down in a ravine south of Regional Road 174 in Cumberland.

Border collies enlisted to keep geese from experimental farm

2013-05-20T16:12:13

Canada geese have destroyed hundreds of thousands of dollars in research at the Central Experimental Farm in recent years, so much so that border collies have now been hired to keep the pesky birds away.

Senators get back in series with double OT winner

2013-05-20T14:07:34

Ottawa Senators winger Colin Greening scored the game winner more than seven minutes into the second overtime period to give the Senators a 2-1 win and give them life in their series with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Harper chief of staff resigns amid Senate expense scandal

2013-05-20T14:12:35

Nigel Wright has resigned as Prime Minister Stephen Harper's chief of staff, following revelations he wrote a $90,000 cheque to repay living expenses claimed by Senator Mike Duffy.

Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson up for NHL leadership award

2013-05-20T11:36:21

Daniel Alfredsson of the Ottawa Senators, Dustin Brown of the Los Angeles Kings and Jonathan Toews of the Chicago Blackhawks are the three finalists for the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award.

Harper to address Tory caucus amid Senate scandal

2013-05-21T05:18:53

Conservatives gathered Monday night to mourn the passing of a key architect in their rise to power — and to brace for the toughest test Prime Minister Stephen Harper's government has faced since taking office on a promise to clean up politics in the national capital.

Flu shot for health workers urged by Ont. medical officer

2013-05-20T07:31:55

Ontario's chief medical officer of health is renewing her push for health-care workers, particularly those in long-term care, to get their shots.

Man, 46, in critical condition after crash near Stittsville

2013-05-20T01:09:42

A 46-year-old man was taken to hospital in critical condition Sunday after a two-vehicle crash outside of Stittsville, paramedics say.

NDP wants RCMP inquiry into $90K payment to Duffy

2013-05-20T22:57:21

The NDP has asked the RCMP to launch an investigation into the $90,000 payment from the prime minister's former top aide, Nigel Wright, to Senator Mike Duffy in relation to the Senate expense scandal.

Petition looks to rename Victoria Day

2013-05-19T22:18:02

A group that includes some prominent Canadian actors, writers and politicians is calling on Prime Minister Stephen Harper to change the name of Victoria Day.

Ottawa police probing possible dumpster arson in Bayshore

2013-05-19T14:12:58

Ottawa police are investigating a possible arson involving four dumpsters that damaged nearby vehicles on Woodridge Crescent Sunday morning.

Ads tout job grants program that doesn't yet exist

2013-05-19T13:48:46

The federal government has been airing ads touting its Canada Jobs Grant for training workers, but the Conservative government House leader acknowledges the announced program is merely a "proposal that needs to be fleshed out."

Man critically hurt in Gatineau bar fight stabbing

2013-05-19T16:07:04

Gatineau police are investigating a fight outside a bar early Sunday morning that sent one man to hospital in critical condition with stab wounds.

Bagpiper finds extremely rare instrument at auction

2013-05-19T14:14:15

An Ottawa bagpiper went to an estate sale to buy an instrument, but had no idea he would get what's likely an extremely rare, century-old model.

Man, 48, run over by forklift at Bank Street work site

2013-05-18T16:29:50

A 48-year-old man tripped at a work site on Saturday afternoon and was run over by a forklift, paramedics said.

Man resuscitated after boat flips in Ottawa River

2013-05-18T16:59:31

A 60-year-old man was rescued from the Ottawa River after a boat he was fishing in flipped on Saturday afternoon at Crystal Beach, paramedics say.

Gatineau man arrested for allegedly exposing himself

2013-05-18T15:13:28

Just one day after being released from police custody, a Gatineau man was arrested Friday by police for allegedly exposing his genitals to two high-school students.

Senator Pamela Wallin leaves Conservative caucus

2013-05-18T15:52:56

Senator Pamela Wallin says she is recusing herself from the Conservative caucus while her travel expense claims are under scrutiny. Wallin's departure comes one day after Senator Mike Duffy left the Tory caucus amid controversy over his expense claims.

2 earthquakes felt in Ontario and Quebec

2013-05-17T12:24:31

Two earthquakes near the Ontario-Quebec border could be felt across both provinces this morning.

Pens ride Sidney Crosby hat trick to put Sens in hole

2013-05-17T23:32:48

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby scored his second NHL playoff hat trick to lead his team to a 4-3 win in Game 2 of their best-of-seven Eastern Conference quarter-final with the Ottawa Senators.

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford denies crack cocaine allegations

2013-05-17T23:12:03

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford says allegations he was caught on tape smoking crack are "ridiculous," following reports that someone had been trying to sell a purported recording of such an event to U.S. and Canadian media outlets.

Police seek revolver in Kasende homicide

2013-05-17T12:59:23

Police believe the gun used in the fatal drive-by shooting of Levy Kasende last year was a .357 Magnum revolver, CBC News has learned.

Fallen rugby player remembered at tournament

2013-05-18T10:41:49

A teenaged rugby player who passed away on Sunday is being honoured at a local tournament this weekend, with organizers hoping they can educate players about safety.

Gatineau officer shot her own leg, police say

2013-05-17T13:31:41

Gatineau police say a police officer shot herself in the leg by accident while breaking up a bush party last weekend.

Wynne responds to NDP demands

2013-05-17T15:00:19

Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne is agreeing to one of the NDP's three post-budget demands, rejecting another and offering a compromise on the third as she hopes to secure a deal to avoid a spring election.

Ontario casinos to pay host municipalities more money

2013-05-17T21:40:34

The Ontario government on Friday announced a new to determine the fee municipalities receive for hosting an OLG gaming facility.

Accused pimp claims he was just the driver for girl

2013-05-17T10:47:24

A 23-year-old Montreal man accused of offering up a 17-year-old girl for sex with multiple clients told a court he was simply acting as her driver and never forced the girl to prostitute herself.

Police planned to reach out to victim in murder trial

2013-05-17T10:48:57

An Ottawa police officer testified in court Thursday that Donna Jones died one day before the officer could meet with her concerning allegations of spousal abuse.

Duffy's Senate expenses may get 2nd look from auditors

2013-05-17T17:09:43

Senator Mike Duffy's expenses may get a second review by independent auditors following media reports regarding expenses he claimed while campaigning for Conservative candidates during the last election.

Sens' Paul MacLean up for Jack Adams Award as top coach

2013-05-17T10:48:37

Paul MacLean of the Ottawa Senators, Joel Quenneville of the Chicago Blackhawks and Bruce Boudreau of the Anaheim Ducks are the finalists for the Jack Adams Award as the top coach in the NHL.

Elijah Harper, key player in Meech Lake accord, dies at 64

2013-05-17T12:46:43

Elijah Harper, a former Manitoba MLA and MP who was a key player in defeating the Meech Lake Accord, has died at age 64.

Smoking ban sought at Sparks Street mall

2013-05-17T10:48:15

An anti-smoking coalition is running an online petition to ban smoking on the Sparks Street pedestrian mall.

Paul Godfrey out as OLG chairman

2013-05-16T21:13:24

Paul Godfrey is out as chairman of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. and he says the board has also resigned.

LCBO strike threat off after deal reached

2013-05-17T08:19:32

The prospect of a Victoria Day weekend liquor store strike in Ontario has been taken off the shelf after a deal was reached late Thursday night between the LCBO and its unionized workers.

Man charged with attempted murder after Orleans stabbing

2013-05-17T01:39:17

Police have charged an Ottawa man with attempted murder after a stabbing at an Orleans home on Wednesday.

Senator Mike Duffy quits Tory caucus

2013-05-17T07:53:53

Senator Mike Duffy has resigned from the Conservative caucus amid controversy over his living and travel expense claims.

Brazeau wants Senate expenses issue aired in public

2013-05-17T01:27:04

Senator Patrick Brazeau repeated his demand a Senate committee that ordered him to repay thousands of dollars in living and travel expenses explain its decision at a public meeting, in an interview with Power & Politics host Evan Solomon.

Designer shocked to find his logo on shirts in stores

2013-05-16T20:34:43

A friend of the designer tweeted a photo from a Sports Experts store that was selling a shirt with a logo, nearly identical his. The store has since pulled the product.

Ottawa man develops hyperlocal weather website

2013-05-16T21:52:17

Kyle Smith designed a website, weathercaster.ca, and a text messaging system that constantly updates the conditions for various Ottawa neighbourhoods.

Vets say military should support use of service dogs for PTSD

2013-05-16T16:57:58

Some Canadian Forces members and veterans say the military culture needs to accept the usefulness of service dogs for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Duffy campaign invoice contradicts expense claim

2013-05-16T19:06:17

The audit of Senator Mike Duffy's travel and housing expense claims shows he was on Senate business for two days during the 2011 election but an invoice from Duffy shows he was campaigning and seeking reimbursement from Conservative candidates.

Fire crews contain Walkley warehouse blaze

2013-05-16T10:10:46

Firefighters have contained a fire at a paper warehouse at the intersection of Walkley and Sheffield Roads.

Long lines at LCBO as strike looms

2013-05-16T09:32:46

Staring down a historic LCBO strike on Friday, consumers and businesses are stocking up on supplies.

Homicide victim served jail time for 2008 stabbing

2013-05-15T19:45:25

Ottawa police are investigating the city's fifth homicide of the year after 24-year-old Malik Adjokatcher was fatally shot outside of a home west of Britannia Park.

Ontarians want more accountable government, Horwath says

2013-05-15T19:49:09

NDP Leader Andrea Horwath says Ontarians want a more accountable government at Queen's Park, a message she personally delivered to Premier Kathleen Wynne during a private meeting on Wednesday afternoon.

4 music shows to check out in Ottawa this weekend

2013-05-16T11:54:59

Bandwidth host Amanda Putz offers her music selections for the weekend ahead, including Morlove, Frank Deresti and Melwood Cutlery.

OC Transpo fare hike won't affect Para-Transpo users

2013-05-15T19:04:51

Para-Transpo riders will be able to pay discounted rates offered to Presto users as OC Transpo continues its smartcard rollout.

What kind of beer would Ottawa get if the Senators win?

2013-05-15T17:50:08

The CBC visited the brewery that makes Iron City Beer, which is part of the NHL playoff wager between the U.S. Ambassador to Canada and Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson.

Duffy claimed Senate expenses while election campaigning

2013-05-16T11:29:49

Conservative Senator Mike Duffy submitted expense claims while Parliament was dissolved during the last federal election, reporting he was on Senate business on days he appeared to be campaigning for the party.

Ottawa-Toronto trains running again

2013-05-16T03:12:21

All VIA Rail trips between Ottawa and Toronto are running again following an incident at Fallowfield station in west Ottawa Wednesday afternoon.

Head of Library and Archives resigns over Spanish lessons

2013-05-15T18:33:49

The head of Library and Archives Canada, Daniel Caron, resigned Wednesday after billing taxpayers nearly $4,500 for personal Spanish lessons.

PM's chief of staff paid off Mike Duffy's Senate expenses

2013-05-15T21:48:40

Nigel Wright, Prime Minister Stephen Harper's chief of staff, wrote a personal cheque worth more than $90,000 to pay back Senator Mike Duffy's living expenses, Harper's office confirmed today. The ethics commissioner says she will review Wright's payment as a possible conflict of interest.

Tim Bosma's widow says 'I am broken'

2013-05-15T22:01:31

Tim Bosma's widow said her husband Tim's slaying has left her "broken" as she spoke with the media for the first time since her husband's remains were found by police.

Suspect in custody after man stabbed in neck

2013-05-15T19:28:45

Ottawa police have a suspect in custody after a 21-year-old man was stabbed and left in critical condition Wednesday afternon.

Boaters get 3-year reprieve on canal fee hike

2013-05-15T08:45:35

Fees for recreational boaters on two historic canal systems will be frozen for three years, a reversal after hikes were announced as part of last year's budget cuts.

Penguins' special teams too much for Senators in Game 1

2013-05-14T23:54:34

The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Ottawa Senators, 4-1, thanks to two power-play goals, a short-handed goal and a perfect penalty kill in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semi-final series.